SEC Catalog

1 2021-2022. Catalog . Main Campus Southeastern College West Palm Beach 1756 N. Congress Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33409. Phone: (561) 433-2330. Fax: (561) 689-5980. Branch Campuses Southeastern College Southeastern College Charlotte, NC Campus Columbia, SC Campus 207 Regency Executive Park Drive 581 Columbia Mall Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28217 Columbia, SC 29223. Phone: (704) 527-4979 Phone: (803) 798-8800. Fax: (704) 527-3104 Fax: (803) 788-6373. Southeastern College Southeastern College Miami Lakes Area Campus North Charleston, SC Campus 5875 NW 163rd Street, Suite 101 2431 Aviation Avenue, Suite 703. Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 North Charleston, SC 29406. Phone: (305) 820-5003 Phone: (843) 747-1279. Fax: (305) 820-5455 Fax: (843) 747-7159. December 2021. VOLUME XXXIII. Edition No. 1. Southeastern College publishes an electronic Catalog annually with periodic updates in an effort to provide updated information to students on an ongoing basis.

2 In spite of this desire and intention, Southeastern College reserves the right to make changes in its programs and the content of this Catalog as necessary on an ongoing basis in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. The College makes every effort to provide current and prospective students with the most up-to- date and current information available and will continue this practice as a matter of policy and practice. Students also may access the College web site at or call their designated campus for specific information if desired. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. GENERAL INFORMATION ..8. MISSION STATEMENT ..8. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ..8. LICENSURE & ACCREDITATION ..9. MEMBERSHIPS & APPROVALS ..11. HISTORY ..11. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT ..14. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ..14. SEXUAL HARASSMENT ..16. OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNING BODY ..17. DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ..17. ADMISSIONS ..19. GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS.

3 19. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ..26. STATE AUTHORIZATION DISCLOSURE HYBRID PROGRAMS ..26. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY ..27. CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE POLICY ..30. FINANCIAL SERVICES ..35. CONSUMER INFORMATION ..35. GENERAL INFORMATION ..36. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID ..37. GRANTS ..37. LOANS ..38. SCHOLARSHIPS ..39. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FINANCIAL AID PROCEDURES ..40. STUDENT RIGHTS ..41. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ..43. TUITION, FEES AND OTHER COSTS ..44. TUITION GUARANTY BOND ..48. COLLEGE WITHDRAWAL 34 668 (B) ..49. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY ..49. STUDENT SERVICES ..59. ORIENTATION ..59. CAREER SERVICES ..59. ADVISEMENT ..62. HOUSING ..62. HEALTH INSURANCE ..63. GRADUATION ..63. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND GENERAL INFORMATION ..63. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS ..64. BURSAR'S OFFICE ..65. FIRE PRECAUTIONS ..65. CAMPUS SAFETY ..65. ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT ..65. FIREARMS POLICY ..66. PARKING ..66. HOURS OF OPERATION.

4 66. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ..67. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY ..67. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR POLICY ..72. DRUG POLICY ..77. A DESCRIPTION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS ..78. STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE ..78. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION ..79. GRIEVANCE STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ..81. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY ..83. PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS ..84. TRANSCRIPTS ..85. ACADEMIC POLICIES ..86. CLOCK HOUR/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION ..86. TUTORING ..87. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE ..87. FIELD TRIPS ..87. SCHEDULE CHANGES ..87. VACCINATION COURSE DELIVERY ..88. ACADEMIC LOAD ..89. ATTENDANCE ..90. HONOR CODE ..93. LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY 34 (C)(4)..93. MILITARY DEPLOYMENT POLICY ..96. ACADEMIC RE-ADMITTANCE POLICY ..99. DISCIPLINARY RE-ADMITTANCE POLICY ..100. ASSIGNMENTS ..101. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ..101. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ..101. GRADING POLICY ..101. SCHOLASTIC HONORS ..106. REPEATING COURSES ..106. INDEPENDENT/DIRECTED STUDY ..107. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS.

5 108. REGISTRY AND LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS ..114. STATE AUTHORIZATION, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION ..116. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ..120. PROGRAMS OFFERED ..121. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA ..124. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ..127. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..131. CLOUD AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DIPLOMA ..135. CLOUD AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE ..142. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE 145. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..149. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA ..153. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..155. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..158. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE ..162. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING SPECIALIST DIPLOMA ..165. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFICATE.

6 171. HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING DIPLOMA ..173. HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE ..175. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE. DEGREE ..178. MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE (NC) ..182. MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE (SC) ..186. MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA ..190. MEDICAL ASSISTING ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ..194. MEDICAL ASSISTING ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE MEDICAL OFFICE BASIC X-RAY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE ..203. MEDICAL OFFICE BASIC X-RAY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA ..207. MEDICAL OFFICE BASIC X-RAY TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..211. NURSING ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..215. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ..221. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE (NC) ..225. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE (NORTH CHARLESTON, SC)..227. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA ..229. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..231. PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE ..235. PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA.

7 237. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE -900 CLOCK HOUR(SC) 239. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE-740 CLOCK HOUR(NC) 242. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE-740 CLOCK HOUR(SC) .244. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY DIPLOMA ..247. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ..249. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..254. RN TO BSN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..259. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE ..264. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ..266. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE ..270. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..275. ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF ..370. OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN ..370. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ..370. CHARLOTTE BRANCH CAMPUS ..372. COLUMBIA BRANCH CAMPUS ..375. MIAMI LAKES AREA BRANCH CAMPUS ..379. NORTH CHARLESTON BRANCH WEST PALM BEACH MAIN CAMPUS ..386. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021 ..392. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022.

8 393. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023 ..394. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024 ..395. GENERAL INFORMATION. MISSION STATEMENT. The mission of Southeastern College is to provide quality career education and skill development to aspiring individuals pursuing a career or advancement in their chosen field. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. The following goals are integral to the mission of the College: 1. To continually change, improve, and ensure the effectiveness of the College's programs in preparing students for successful careers. 2. To engage and maintain faculty which are qualified academically, possess current technical and professional knowledge and experience, and have the ability to convey this knowledge to students. 3. To engage and maintain a staff who is caring, provides student support and meets the College's educational goals and objectives. 4. To improve written and verbal competencies of students as well as analytical and technical skills. 5. To provide facilities that support educational programs and enable students to develop profession-specific skills.

9 6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds. 7. To provide a collegiate atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages open exchange of ideas. PHILOSOPHY. Southeastern College offers quality career education in an atmosphere of personalized attention. Southeastern College focuses on the specialized skills and knowledge needed for today's marketplace by providing courses that apply to skill performance and career management development. Southeastern College selects industry experienced individuals as members of its faculty. This allows Southeastern College students to be educated by 8. professionals who have practical knowledge in their particular field as well as the appropriate level of formal education. LICENSURE & ACCREDITATION. Southeastern College's West Palm Beach Campus and Miami Lakes Area Campus is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this college may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, (888) 224-6684.

10 Southeastern College's Charlotte Campus is licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, 200 West Jones, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 807- 7100. The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency. Southeastern College's Columbia and North Charleston Campus is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 737-2260, Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. Southeastern College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Commission at (703) 247-4212. The Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology program at the West Palm Beach Campus and Miami Lakes Area Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( ) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 9355 - 113th St.